The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) cemented in a mission statement signed on Saturday that the technocratic committee will be focused on rebuilding the infrastructure of the Palestinian territory, and would do so while “cultivating a society rooted in peace, democracy, and justice.”
Under the guidance of the US President Donald Trump-appointed Board of Peace, NCAG leader Ali Shaath promised to build the foundations for the Gaza Strip to have a prosperous future, by restoring to the territory the “bedrocks of human dignity” disrupted by more than two years of war.
Shaath, who has a background in urban development, named those bedrocks as electricity, water, healthcare, and education – all services disrupted by the Israel-Hamas War.
“We embrace peace, through which we strive to secure the path to true Palestinian rights and self-determination,” Shaath promised.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced his support for Shaath, writing on X/Twitter, “I look forward to working with Dr. Ali Shaath and the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza to build a better future for the people of Gaza and the entire region.”
The White House had earlier described Shaath as “a widely respected technocratic leader who will oversee the restoration of public services, rebuild civil institutions, and stabilize daily life in Gaza, while laying the foundation for long-term governance.”
Palestinians hopeful as Ali Shaath announces plans for rebuilding Gaza
Beyond receiving the backing of US officials, prominent Gazan journalists have hesitantly lent their support to Shaath.
Photojournalist Abdulrahman Ismail, from Deir el-Balah, wrote in response to Shaath’s announcement, “If this mandate delivers safety, essential services, and accountability, it may offer Gaza not only reconstruction, but repair. Many young voices stand ready to engage critically and constructively because Gaza’s future cannot be delayed again.”
“I read your statement as a rare assertion that governance must return to meaning, responsibility, and human dignity. Gaza does not lack resilience; it lacks a just and sustained path out of devastation,” Ismail added.
“If this transitional phase becomes one of accountability, restored services, and genuine protection for civilians, it can mark a turning point rather than another deferred promise. Many of us are ready to support such a course, not blindly, but with hope grounded in vigilance. Gaza deserves leadership that rebuilds not only what was destroyed, but what was broken in trust and future.”
Palestinian journalist and popular sports commentator Abubaker Abed added his support for Shaath, posting on social media that he was hopeful NCAG would lead to “building a great future for us, for the youth, and all people in Gaza.”
While support for NCAG has been notable, The Jerusalem Post previously reported that there were still fears Hamas would obstruct the committee’s work as the terror group attempts to cling to power.
“We can’t be 100% optimistic, but we also can’t be 100% pessimistic,” a Palestinian Authority official said.
Dana Ben-Shimon contributed to this report.